I tried using Bluetooth to pair my iPhone with my Mac computer and the number confirmation came up on the iPhone, it paired for about a second, then disconnected, with an error message on the iPhone saying the device was "Not Supported".
Is this expected or should it be possible to pair them and if so what can be done once they are paired?
MacBook Air, OS X El Capitan (10.11.4), null
No. That is not possible.
No, direct BT pairing is not supported, except for Internet sharing via Personal Hotspot.
The "Not Supported" message is completely expected.
What were you wanting to accomplish by pairing them?
iPhone's aren't meant to be paired with a Mac which is why you are seeing: "Not supported'.
iPhone's can by synced to a Mac using iTunes or iCloud via Wi-Fi.
I was hoping I could access the files on my iPhone.
No, you can't transfer files over Bluetooth like that.
If your Mac supports it, you can use AirDrop with your iPhone to transfer files between them.
Use AirDrop to send content from your Mac - Apple Support
Other than that, the physical USB connection will let you transfer files between the iPhone and your computer using iTunes File Sharing
About File Sharing on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Is it possible to bluetooth pair an iPhone with a Mac?
